Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction after late Muniz goal shocks Blues

Chelsea hosted Fulham at Stamford Bridge in a London derby however suffered a shock late turnaround, with Rodrigo Muniz netting a stoppage-time comeback winner.

Enzo Maresca’s aspect have been hoping to maintain the stress on Liverpool on the prime of the Premier League and began effectively, Cole Palmer opening the scoring after simply quarter-hour with a supremely correct, positioned shot into the underside nook from exterior the field. They couldn’t construct on that lead although, regardless of dominating massive stretches, and Marco Silva’s aspect regarded much better after the break.

Even so, Chelsea regarded like taking the factors all the best way till the ultimate ten minutes – when two substitutes had the specified impression, first Harry Wilson heading in from shut vary after which Muniz sealing the victory with a coolly taken effort to cap off a counter-attack, well past the 90-minute mark for a primary Cottagers’ win at Stamford Bridge since 1979.

Comply with all the most recent motion from Stamford Bridge beneath:

Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE

• CHE – Sanchez, Gusto, Tosin, Colwill, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson

• FUL – Leno, Castagne, Diop, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Lukic, Pereira, Traore, Jimenez, Iwobi

• GOAL – 15’ – Palmer’s solo aim places Blues forward (1-0)

• Colwill heads in from shut vary simply after half-time however he’s offside

• GOAL 81’ – Wilson heads in from shut vary to equalise (1-1)

• GOAL! 90+5’ – Muniz scores late winner after counter-attack (1-2)

Chelsea FC 1 – 2 Fulham FC

FT: Chelsea 1-2 Fulham

17:15 , Karl Matchett

“Adama was a risk, Alex (Iwobi) has been one in every of our greatest gamers. Gaffer was saying I needed to be affected person and I used to be biding my time, however the final 5 I’ve had three begins so I really feel like I’m getting again in – however whether or not it’s beginning or as sub I wish to assist the workforce,” he continues, chatting with Amazon Prime.

Just one level separates Newcastle (fifth) to Villa (ninth) – it’s extremely tight in that a part of the desk and Fulham are proper within the combine.

FT: Chelsea 1-2 Fulham

17:08 , Karl Matchett

It’s six unbeaten within the league now for Fulham, 4 of these attracts, however solely maybe one in every of them a disappointment – in opposition to Southampton – and this outcome probably greater than makes up for it.

“We didn’t come right here and park the bus, we tried to play and to get the late targets was superb. I’m attempting to shake the tag as a result of I don’t wish to be a brilliant sub!” says Harry Wilson, who netted the equaliser.

FT: Chelsea 1-2 Fulham

17:06 , Karl Matchett

A fairly astonishing turnaround – the Blues have been forward and going only a level behind Liverpool till the ultimate ten minutes, but as a substitute find yourself on the incorrect aspect of a historic scoreline between these native rivals.

That was a large 45-year look forward to Fulham followers to see a victory right here.

The outcome sees the Cottagers into eighth place, however the larger context is they’re stage on factors with Aston Villa and Manchester Metropolis. Massively spectacular.

Chelsea keep second, 4 behind Liverpool who now have two video games in hand.

90’ +6 – Chelsea 1-2 Fulham

16:56 , Karl Matchett

Virtually 2-2! Nkunku produces an acrobatic half-volley in mid-air from a supply from huge and Leno launches himself to the proper, tipping the ball across the publish!

Closing probability for Chelsea certainly…the nook is cleared, Palmer wins a free-kick and can ship it himself. Left-footed, into the field…headed away and Palmer slices it huge.

Full time!

What an unbelievable comeback victory, Wilson and Muniz rating late targets to safe a primary win at Stamford Bridge since 1979!

GOAL! 90’ +4 – Chelsea 1-2 Fulham

16:54 , Karl Matchett

Fulham have finished it!! A easy transfer down the proper flank, an overload and a cross, extra gamers dedicated ahead than defenders working again and with Colwill 20 yards deeper than his teammates, Rodrigo Muniz sees the ball arrive to his toes, one contact controls it and the second is drilled into the underside nook!

Chelsea 1, Fulham 2…two minutes to go.

90’ +3 – Chelsea 1-1 Fulham

16:52 , Karl Matchett

Iwobi eliminated now, Sessegnon on. Applause and ovation for the person going off. Fulham’s greatest by a distance in the present day.

Simply a few minutes left for Chelsea to provide you with one thing late on to take the three factors once more.

Robinson’s cross to Wilson momentarily appears to be like like Fulham would possibly as a substitute be in with a late probability, however Colwill and Gusto have defended effectively.

90’ – Chelsea 1-1 Fulham

16:48 , Karl Matchett

Into the final of the 90 and we’ve obtained six minutes added on for stoppages.

Fernandez feeds huge for Neto and his cross finds Cucurella – his header is blocked, the rebound falls to Sancho and Leno will get down rapidly to palm aways his fierce drive!

Iwobi then leads one other cost downfield, takes on two however can’t fairly cross. He has been wonderful in the present day.

Robinson booked for stopping a Chelsea cost.

86’ – Chelsea 1-1 Fulham

16:46 , Karl Matchett

Lukic commits one other foul – nearly earlier than the road of deserving a second yellow, decides the ref.

We’ll little doubt see a little bit of stoppage time so lots might but occur – Sanchez now has to race 30 yards out of his aim to beat Iwobi to a lofted ball forwards, with no defender in sight.

Chelsea wish to win, however will Maresca need them to danger dropping?

84’ – Chelsea 1-1 Fulham

16:44 , Karl Matchett

A prolonged VAR examine or two however it’s certainly a aim! All sq. and now Chelsea must come ahead once more in the event that they don’t wish to danger dropping extra floor on the prime.

GOAL! 81’ – Chelsea 1-1 Fulham

16:41 , Karl Matchett

Chaos, and Fulham are stage! Iwobi shrugs Neto off the ball as he goes down claiming a foul, a cross finds Castagne on the far publish and he nods again throughout the face of aim – the place Wilson is unmarked, three yards from aim, and he heads within the best aim he’ll have for the remainder of the yr! Perhaps past the subsequent few days too.

Chelsea livid and need each a free-kick and an offside, so we would have a little bit of a delay, but it surely appears to be like like 1-1!

80’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:39 , Karl Matchett

Chelsea’s final residence clear sheet was virtually a month in the past in opposition to Aston Villa – that’s the one notable residence clear sheet this time period too.

Nkunku handballs as he beats Andersen, then lobs the ball huge anyway after this whistle has gone – needs to be a reserving, nothing finished.

78’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:36 , Karl Matchett

Wilson tries a half-volley however doesn’t fairly catch it correctly and swipes it away, effectively off-target. Robinson then delivers from the left and Muniz rises to move on the right track, but it surely’s one other easy save for Sanchez.

Not fairly knocking on the door but however a minimum of they’re attempting to get ahead a bit once more. Chelsea’s greatest route to 3 factors would possibly simply be to go at Fulham’s defence themselves – it’s a bit passive proper now.

74’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:32 , Karl Matchett

Nkunku on for Jackson, first change for the Blues. Fulham go to the bench once more too as Muniz and Cairney exchange Jimenez and Pereira.

Into the ultimate quarter-hour or so plus stoppage time – is there one other aim on this sport? It’s finely poised however neither goalkeeper has been drawn into an excessive amount of motion this half: one good tip-over from Leno, one courageous block from Sanchez.

70’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:29 , Karl Matchett

Chelsea simply getting a bit extra possession within the attacking half now within the final couple of minutes – have Fulham misplaced their means and missed their probability to equalise?

Palmer winds previous a sort out and wins a free-kick to additional frustrate the guests, and provides the possibility to load the field once more. His supply in the direction of Tosin is headed away after which Enzo and Wilson go down after colliding with one another.

66’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:25 , Karl Matchett

Good particular person run from Jackson as he tries to take his workforce upfield and get the Blues on the entrance foot once more, however his eventual shot is missing in energy and saved by Leno.

Harry Wilson comes on for Adama Traore in Fulham’s first sub of the day. He’s helped them flip the sport greater than as soon as this time period – can he impression once more?

62’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:21 , Karl Matchett

Nice work from Iwobi once more. He escapes Fernandez with fast toes then beats Neto for tempo – yellow card for the Portuguese winger, free-kick for Fulham proper on the sting of the field for a slide sort out which obtained nowhere close to the ball.

Pereira is over the lifeless ball…and he goes straight for aim, attempting to shock Sanchez, but it surely’s straight on the keeper.

Moments later it needs to be 1-1 – Traore’s cross finds Robinson, his first contact is simply behind his proper foot as a substitute of tight on his left and that permits Sanchez to hurry out 5 yards and make block together with his physique. Huge opening for the guests.

58’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:16 , Karl Matchett

Two higher moments from Fulham after that Iwobi probability, with a break and cross from every flank. Neither finish in a shot however extra our bodies have been ahead and that’s extra purpose for optimism.

Gusto then has to yell at Sanchez to get out faster to gather a protracted ball excessive.

Maybe the momentum of the sport has simply swung a bit right here on this previous couple of minutes.

54’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:13 , Karl Matchett

Iwobi has been about the one risk from Fulham and he goes shut once more, spinning left then proper and bending a shot in the direction of the highest nook. It’s not far huge, only a foot or so, and Sanchez was nowhere close to. Not on the right track although so no downside, although a warning for Chelsea all the identical.

50’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:08 , Karl Matchett

Purpose!… No aim! Palmer drives down the left wing and crosses low, Colwill diving in to nod residence previous Leno, however the offside flag is straight up and the trouble is dominated out.

He was at all times forward of the ball in fact, Colwill, so no nice shock to see it confirmed rapidly. Nonetheless 1-0.

48’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:07 , Karl Matchett

Enzo Fernandez very near a superb second – however that’s an excellent tip-over from Leno, the captain’s shot wanting prefer it was heading for the highest nook there.

Fulham haven’t precisely come out all weapons blazing right here, so Chelsea will hope for just a few extra probabilities at discovering that essential second aim.

46’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

16:05 , Karl Matchett

Second half time – no modifications however Fulham had just a few warming up on the break. They want a response for positive.

45’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:47 , Karl Matchett

One minute added on. Fulham have really had the identical variety of pictures as Chelsea, 5 apiece, however they’ve probably not threatened with any of them and none have been after actually good build-up play.

Proper on the finish of the half Chelsea virtually break by way of once more with some one-touch soccer – Bassey is throughout with a last-ditch sliding problem simply in time to maintain it to 1.

42’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:45 , Karl Matchett

Hold-ball from the Blues as they appear to take this lead into the break.

Silva goes to be giving his aspect fairly the speaking to you think about.

38’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:38 , Karl Matchett

A replay of that Cucurella probability – he’s virtually forward of the ball and may’t fairly divert it one aspect or one other. Leno fumbles his parry a bit, straight out in entrance of him, however Bassey arrives first slightly than a blue shirt to clear.

Iwobi then offers away the ball, Chelsea pour ahead once more and Andersen is compelled into taking a yellow by hauling down his man.

Fulham so sloppy on this half of soccer.

34’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:36 , Karl Matchett

Jackson wins a free-kick and, after a lot jostling and pointing, Palmer curls it straight into the wall.

Lukic then chops down Fernandez and earns a reserving for his troubles; this time Palmer delivers a cross and finds a superb diving header from Cucurella, unmarked…and he actually ought to rating, but it surely’s straight at Leno who parries away. An escape for Fulham.

Sancho virtually feeds in Jackson a second later but it surely’s cleared.

30’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:31 , Karl Matchett

Cucurella has been wonderful for Chelsea of late however he’s been pretty quiet right here, restrained together with his positioning – the 2 huge attackers have been vigorous although and stretching play as a lot as potential. Enzo Maresca should be very content material with this efficiency up to now – not hundreds created however loads of management, a aim to the great and nothing a lot created in opposition to them.

26’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:26 , Karl Matchett

Sancho virtually tees up Jackson after a good dribble infield – Castagne hasn’t laid a glove on the winger but. The identical might be mentioned for Fulham on the whole to be honest, as they haven’t actually obtained began and appear too sluggish in defence to halt the house workforce’s advances.

A number of unfastened passes from these in white shirts. Marco Silva is getting irate on the touchline; presumably the followers aren’t delighted both however for now they content material themselves by jeering their counterparts for being quiet.

Iwobi then units off on a run in his personal half and simply…doesn’t cease! A fantastic burst, previous three challenges ending in a left-footed shot – Sanchez will get down effectively to avoid wasting. A lot better from Iwobi.

22’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:24 , Karl Matchett

Once more Palmer has the subsequent effort, on the right track however weak, adopted by a longer-range strike from Pereira, which has all the facility and not one of the accuracy. Miles over.

18’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:21 , Karl Matchett

Virtually one other probability for Chelsea as Fulham dally round on the ball in their very own field, however Leno escapes to understand it.

Neto down the proper then fashions a gap with a cut-back, however between them Palmer and Jackson can’t get a robust shot away.

Jimenez whips one huge on the different finish after an instantaneous throw down subject.

GOAL! 15’ – Chelsea 1-0 Fulham

15:17 , Karl Matchett

Out of nothing, Cole Palmer scores the opener!

A easy flip in the midst of the half, he out of the blue places on a burst of tempo, skips away from the 2 closest defenders after which side-foots probably the most mild, and correct, end you’ll see this weekend – by way of the legs of 1 defender and proper contained in the nook of the online, leaving Leno shocked.

1-0 to Chelsea.

12’ – Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

15:15 , Karl Matchett

Sancho once more will get the higher of Castagne, combining this time with Palmer simply inside the realm, however Fulham get numbers again to pressure the Blues away for now.

A powerful begin from the hosts, with out actually threatening Leno an excessive amount of.

Most of Fulham’s early promise has come down their left, with Iwobi vigorous, and Jimenez now shoots from that nook of the penalty field and it’s on the right track…however comfortable, and simple for Sanchez.

8’ – Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

15:11 , Karl Matchett

Not an excessive amount of early goalmouth motion to report however Chelsea have a tendency to love constructing management earlier than swarming ahead from larger upfield.

Sancho dips a cross simply over Jackson and in search of Neto, however Leno is ready to collect; Adama and Iwobi mix on the different finish however Tosin is once more in place to clear. That is solely the sixth league begin of the season for the previous Fulham man, so he’ll be glad to be in place in opposition to his outdated aspect.

4’ – Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

15:06 , Karl Matchett

Shiny begin from the hosts. Neto tries to make floor down the proper twice, then Robinson makes an attempt to do the identical on the different finish of the pitch. Good restoration run from Tosin to clear.

1’ – Chelsea 0-0 Fulham

15:02 , Karl Matchett

Proper, we’re underway. Chelsea wonderful general this season however needing higher kind at residence maybe. What can Fulham do to maintain the pattern going?

Chelsea v Fulham – dwell

14:59 , Karl Matchett

Nearly able to go at Stamford Bridge. Fulham might go as excessive as fifth with a win, although it must be a giant one. Extra importantly, going a sixth straight league sport unbeaten would preserve their momentum and confidence and see them stay in contact with the European locations.

Chelsea v Fulham – dwell

14:53 , Karl Matchett

The Cottagers have had a comparatively settled aspect for a lot of this time period, although Joachim Andersen has missed matches by way of harm.

Maybe the one member of the workforce in the present day who wouldn’t typically be thought of a first-choice is correct wing-back Timothy Castagne – he’s making only a third league begin of 24/25 and he’s performed solely 268 league minutes all season.

Fairly the duty then to be going through as much as an in-form Jadon Sancho. That face to face battle might prove key.

Chelsea v Fulham – dwell

14:47 , Karl Matchett

Chelsea will after all be attempting to shut the hole on the prime, with Liverpool sat 4 factors clear firstly of play – and having had one fewer fixture up to now attributable to a postponement.

The Blues can solely hope to maintain successful their very own fixtures and preserve tabs on the Reds after all, however victory on this derby conflict will a minimum of imply Arne Slot’s aspect have little margin for error in a while in opposition to Leicester.

Match details

14:40 , Chris Wilson

Fulham are unbeaten in every of their final 5 Premier League video games (W1 D4), with every of the final three ending stage. They final had extra consecutive top-flight attracts in December/January in 2020-21 (5).

They’re unbeaten in every of their final 9 Premier League London derby matches (W4 D5), since a 1-0 loss at Chelsea in January this yr.

Emile Smith Rowe has both scored (2 targets) or assisted (1) in three of his 4 Premier League begins in opposition to Chelsea (all for Arsenal), with each targets in opposition to the Blues coming at Stamford Bridge.

Match details

14:30 , Chris Wilson

Chelsea are unbeaten of their final 9 Premier League video games (W6 D3), final having an extended run with out defeat in Thomas Tuchel’s first 10 accountable for the membership between January and March 2021. The Blues’ solely two defeats this season have come in opposition to reigning champions Manchester Metropolis, and present league leaders Liverpool.

Nicolas Jackson has a mixed 15 targets (11) and assists (4) in his final 19 Premier League begins at Stamford Bridge. Jackson additionally has 13 aim involvements in his final 12 London derby appearances within the league (11 targets, 2 assists).

Chelsea v Fulham workforce information

14:28 , Karl Matchett

Two goalkeepers on Chelsea’s bench in the present day, however the beginning XI continues to be wanting formidable. Neto and Sancho are for a lot of the huge pair who might set up themselves as the primary alternative, although Madueke – absent in the present day – has been wonderful this time period.

For Fulham, they’ll hope the again three on present in the present day can preserve out the No9 and No10 pairing of the hosts.

Maresca: “We’re forward of our expectations”

14:25 , Chris Wilson

In his pre-match convention, Enzo Maresca mentioned that Chelsea “are forward of our expectations when it comes to the best way we’re taking part in and when it comes to factors. Our predominant focus is to see how we are able to enhance the gamers.

“It’s not in regards to the stress. I want to have that sort or stress and hopefully we are able to have that stress. The truth for me is we aren’t there [as title challengers],” he added.

“I believe, for positive, the fact is we’re second. It’s virtually midway so most likely the desk replicate the groups the place they’re. Liverpool are doing unbelievable because the first day.

“In all probability the squad, they’ve already lived that form of second [to win a trophy]. You’ll want to dwell that form of second to boost and be shut. I believe Manchester Metropolis on the finish shall be there [too],” he added when requested in regards to the groups on the prime.

Match details

14:20 , Chris Wilson

Chelsea are unbeaten of their final 19 residence league video games in opposition to Fulham (W12 D7) since a 2-0 loss within the second tier in October 1979.

Fulham have received simply two of their 34 Premier League video games in opposition to Chelsea (D11 L21), with their 6% win fee in opposition to the Blues the bottom any aspect has one other within the competitors’s historical past (min. 20 conferences).

How the desk appears to be like

14:15 , Chris Wilson

Either side have arguably exceeded expectations up to now this season, with Chelsea experiencing a resurgence below new supervisor Enzo Maresca.

The Blues sit in second firstly of Boxing Day, simply 4 factors behind Liverpool (who’ve a sport in hand) and two above Arsenal.

In the meantime, Fulham start the day in ninth, on 25 factors, however they might go as excessive as sixth (nonetheless briefly) in the event that they have been to select up three factors.

Head-to-head

14:10 , Chris Wilson

These two sides first met as way back as 1910, and there have been round 60 official conferences since. General, Chelsea have received 38, Fulham have received 4, and 18 have ended as attracts.

Final season, Chelsea took three factors from each conferences, successful 1-0 at residence and 2-0 away.

Boxing Day fixtures in full

14:05 , Chris Wilson

In addition to Metropolis’s match with Everton earlier, there are six extra video games to maintain observe of within the Premier League in the present day.

This match kicks off at 3pm, together with:

Newcastle v Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest v Tottenham

Bournemouth v Crystal Palace

Southampton v West Ham

As well as, Wolves host Manchester United at 5.30pm, whereas Liverpool tackle Leicester at Anfield at 8pm.

Chelsea miss out on prime spot after being held to goalless draw at Everton

14:00 , Chris Wilson

The report from final outing as Chelsea drew to Everton…

Chelsea squandered the possibility to place stress on Premier League leaders Liverpool as they have been held to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park.

Sean Dyche’s aspect turned the primary workforce since Newcastle in October to forestall the Londoners from scoring – and solely the third this season – and that delivered to an finish an eight-match successful run.

Whereas there was no instant new proprietor bounce for the Toffees, watched by incoming govt chairman Marc Watts and different representatives of The Freidkin Group after Thursday’s takeover, this was a continuation of the progress which has introduced a level of stability on the pitch.

Chelsea miss out on prime spot after being held to goalless draw at Everton

Chelsea v Fulham workforce information

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Right here’s how the groups are lining up in the present day

Crew information

13:40 , Chris Wilson

The road-ups needs to be launched in round 5 minutes.

Keep in mind that Chelsea stay with out Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana and doubtlessly Romeo Lavia, whereas Fulham are lacking Harrison Reed, Reiss Nelson and Kenny Tete, whereas Sander Berge is a doubt after turning his ankle in opposition to Southampton.

Predicted line-ups

13:35 , Chris Wilson

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Disasi, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Neto, Palmer, Madueke; Jackson.

Fulham XI: Leno; Castagne, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Cairney, Lukic; Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi; Jimenez.

Crew information

13:30 , Chris Wilson

Chelsea stay with out Reece James, Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana, although might welcome again Romeo Lavia to the squad after harm. Mykhailo Mudryk is serving a suspension after a failed medicine take a look at.

Harrison Reed, Reiss Nelson and Kenny Tete are Fulham’s longer-term harm absentees, whereas Sander Berge is a doubt after turning his ankle in opposition to Southampton.

Is Chelsea vs Fulham on TV?

13:20 , Chris Wilson

When is Chelsea vs Fulham?

Chelsea vs Fulham is because of kick off at 3pm GMT on Thursday 26 December at Stamford Bridge.

How can I watch it?

Viewers in the UK can watch the match dwell on Amazon Prime Video, with the streaming service displaying each Boxing Day fixture within the Premier League.

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Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE

13:10 , Chris Wilson

Chelsea welcome close to neighbours Fulham to Stamford Bridge in a Boxing Day conflict of west London rivals.

Separated by simply a few miles, the 2 sides are every seeking to bounce again from weekend stalemates as a busy festive interval rolls on.

Chelsea’s title ambitions have been dented by a draw in opposition to a resolute Everton as their dynamic ahead line failed to fireplace, leaving Enzo Maresca’s aspect 4 factors behind leaders Liverpool, who’ve a sport in hand.

Fulham, in the meantime, prolonged their unbeaten run within the Premier League to 5 matches with some extent in opposition to Southampton, although 4 attracts in that interval have prevented Marco Silva’s males from climbing the desk.

Chelsea vs Fulham LIVE

12:58 , Chris Wilson

Good afternoon and welcome to The Impartial’s dwell protection of Chelsea vs Fulham within the Premier League.

The Blues look to maintain the stress on Liverpool as they start the day 4 factors behind the Reds, whereas Fulham might climb into sixth with a win in opposition to their native rivals.

We’ll have all the most recent workforce information, updates and response right here.